Louvre & new shoes

Buggered, feet ache, too many Jesus paintings, sad sorry lot back then I must say. If not Jesus, little naked children or slaughtered animals. Loved the African art far more uplifting. Mona impressive but fail to comprehend why she is more special than the rest... please explain? "Apparently, something to do with the fact no table in front of her and she's angled at a three quarter degree, with left eye precisely in the middle", quote Blake, he listed to the headset. I missed that bit.  On a brighter note, new shoes, gorgeous new clothes for Alex and a fabulous dinner.  Love to all Carolyn xx

Chasing pidgeon !!

It's a new sport !!!

A Day at the Louvre (well 5 hours!)

Up early again - this is becoming a habit. Out on the street before the sun was up ! Stumbled onto an awesome Crepe place with 50 different types. Munch, munch... seems like we are eating a lot !

Destination today was the Louvre. An amazing museum with so much to see. The building itself is a masterpiece. Blake is not sure why the Mona Lisa gets so much attention when there are so many others.  Tend to agree, but also wonder why they painted what they painted in the 1500's. Hamilton intrigued by the general lack of clothes !! Lots of questions today ...

Shopping again this afternoon for more warm clothes ! These guys know how to dress so its not a bad place to shop...

Until tomorrow (Disneyland !).

Phil 

Wow - what a walk !!

Up super early this morning as everyone still getting used to time difference. Paris in the morning with no crowds and blue sky looks amazing. Walked to the Eiffel Tower (6km) and had coffee and baguettes along the way. Got the lift to the top - great views on a cold but stunning morning.

Great lunch just off Champs-Elysees to re-fuel. More walking in the afternoon and shopping at Galeries Lafayette. Wow amazing building - check out the Christmas tree !

Home for wine, cheese and other yummy stuff for dinner (can't resist the fois gras !).  

Talk tomorrow.
Phil

On top of Eiffel Tower 

my thoughts

Wow what a luxury to have all the family together for three months. Day two coming to a close and unwinding kicking in. There is so much in Paris to love and seeing it through the boys eyes this time even more amazing. Love our apartment, the food, wine, cheese, and bakery - all brilliant. Love Carolyn xxxx

Nice time of year in Paris !!!

Hi everyone,
Midnight flight from Singapore last night got us into Paris at 7 am this morning. We quickly adapted to cafe lifestyle - oh my god its great ! Apartment fantastic and in a great Street 'Rue Rambuteau'. Very local feel with Patisserie next door ! Huge walk this afternoon so everyone exhausted tonight. The city looks amazing with trees changing colour. Don't think I've seen a more attractive city.

Talk again tomorrow.
Phil

First Day

Today was such an amazing day Paris is probably the most beautiful city I have ever been to! The building here are absolutely incredible! They are all old and completely over decorated but it makes it much more interesting to look at. To see the Eiffel towernfor the first time was really when it all started to feel real for all of us. I can't wait to have another amazing day tomorrow! Hopefully we won't be as tyred and we'll be able to walk even further than we did today.

Blake